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Timeworn Terracotta

#BC734B

RGB 188, 115, 75 · HSL 21°, 46%, 52% · CMYK 0, 39, 60, 26

Timeworn Terracotta is #BC734B in HEX — rgb(188, 115, 75), hsl(21°, 46%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 60%, 26%).

Timeworn Terracotta pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 46%, 52%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BC734B

RGB188, 115, 75

HSL21°, 46%, 52%

HSV21°, 60%, 74%

CMYK0, 39, 60, 26

Decimal12350283

CSS RGBrgb(188, 115, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 46%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Timeworn Terracotta K-617

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Cinnabar DE5209

ΔE 1.1 · #B9714A

Benjamin Moore

Sienna 104

ΔE 2.5 · #BE7851

Sherwin-Williams

Truepenny SW6355

ΔE 3.1 · #B46C42

Valspar

Fiesta 2008-5A

ΔE 3.2 · #B66B46

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange Ballad 1019

ΔE 3.4 · #B56D41

Kilz

Glazed Carrot LC110-02

ΔE 3.5 · #B26F48

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 3.6 · #C27654

Behr

Moroccan Sky PPU3-1

ΔE 4.4 · #BF7756

PPG

Brown Clay 1199-6

ΔE 4.8 · #C37C59

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 5.2 · #C5714F

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 5.4 · #C27355

Dulux

Terracotta Chip S08F7

ΔE 7.1 · #C4795D

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 9.7 · #A65E2E

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.6 · #C57B67

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 17.2 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BC734B

#4C95BD

Analogous

#BD4C5D

#BC734B

#BDAC4C

Triadic

#BC734B

#4CBD74

#744CBD

Split-Complementary

#BC734B

#4CBDAC

#4C5DBD

Tetradic

#BC734B

#5DBD4C

#4C95BD

#AC4CBD

Monochromatic

#52301E

#8A5133

#BC734B

#D29F84

#E6CBBC

Rectangle

#BC734B

#95BD4C

#4C95BD

#744CBD

Compound

#BC734B

#BDAC4C

#4C95BD

#4C5DBD

Variations

Lighter

#CA9070

#D2AD99

#E2D0C6

Darker

#9D5B37

#6E3E24

#412414

Saturation

#958074

#BD744C

#DE6A2B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.69:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.69:1

Deuteranopia

#BC734B

#9B8F48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC734B

#838352

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC734B

#BC7077

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Timeworn Terracotta reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#CC8353

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#BC734B

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BA8878

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#457E9D

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #BC734B;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC734B;

CSS Variable

--color-timeworn-terracotta: #BC734B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'timeworn-terracotta': '#BC734B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC734B] text-[#BC734B]

SCSS

$timeworn-terracotta: #BC734B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC734B?

#BC734B is Timeworn Terracotta, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BC734B warm or cool?

Timeworn Terracotta reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Timeworn Terracotta?

Timeworn Terracotta works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Timeworn Terracotta?

Timeworn Terracotta pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Timeworn Terracotta?

You can download Timeworn Terracotta on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Timeworn Terracotta?

The hex code is #BC734B. In RGB it's 188, 115, 75, and in HSL it's 21°, 46%, 52%.

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